Barrow County

Louis was born October 30, 1957, in Duluth, Ga., the son of Alice Lynn and Louis Radford Skelton, Sr., who preceded him. He had lived in this area for most of his life, being raised in Braselton, Ga. He was a member of the 1975 graduating class of Jackson County High School.

Mrs. Clack was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter Richard Milo Cornish and Jane Smith Cornish. Throughout her life, Mrs. Clack was a hairdresser.

Survivors in addition to her mother, Jane Smith Cornish, include her husband, Ronald G. Clack; son, Gregory Clack; step-daughter, Melissa Cormier; brother, James M. Cornish and David Allen (Lynn) Cornish; step-niece and nephew, Chelsea and Grayson; four grandchildren, Brittany, Georgia, Courtney, and Ashley; and two great-grandchildren, McKinley and Avery.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Katie Christie officiating. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Owen Alexander Stewart son of Brian and Heather Dingus Stewart of Winder, Ga. passed away on October 4, 2018.

Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother and sister, Samuel and Olivia Stewart; grandparents, Steve and Holly Dingus and Roger and Carol Stewart; great-grandmother, Leyola Stewart; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Hilda Timler; and daughter-in-law, Wendy Timler. Mr. Timler was born April 27, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisc. He graduated from Washington High School in 1955, the University of Wisconsin in 1961, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 30 years from the civil service as an investigator and was a member of Sugarloaf United Methodist Church in Duluth, Ga.

A memorial service will be held at Sugarloaf United Methodist Church, with Dr. Steven Usry officiating on Saturday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Foundation of N.E. Georgia, P.O.BOX 49309, Athens, GA 30604, or The United Methodist Committee on Relief, UMC.org. P.O.BOX 9068, GPO, New York, NY 10087-9068.

Arrangements are in the care of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Ga.

To express condolences, please sign the online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

A native of Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Ross and Nellie Brooks Roberts. Mrs. Evans was the widow of George Thomas "Pete" Evans and was preceded in death by siblings, Estelle Wellborn, Rosetta Greggs, Mary Alice Roberts, Ruby Nell Whitaker and Clyde Roberts. A resident of Bethlehem for most of her life, Mrs. Evans was a homemaker and a member of The Church of God.

Family members include children and spouses, Pat and Carlton Burton, Billy and Elaine Evans, Ross and Jill Evans, all of Bethlehem, Ga., Tommy and Sandi Evans, Lexington, Ga.; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister, Virginia Whitehead, Monroe, Ga.

The Family will receive friends Thursday, October 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 5, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Talley officiating. Interment will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Abbey Hospice, 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, Georgia 30025.

Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com

Dr. Caldwell moved to Winder in 1958 from Ft. Jackson, S.C., where he was an Army eye doctor. He was born in Alvaton, Ga. and graduated from The GA Military Academy. He went to South GA College and received his Doctorate in Optometry from The Southern College of Optometry and was the founder of Winder Eye Care. Dr. Caldwell was a member of The Winder First United Methodist Church, where he held several leadership roles. He loved to serve his community and was a founding member of The Winder Rotary Club, a past member of The Winder Lions Club and a member of The GA Optometric Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon Delos and Fannie Keith Caldwell; a sister, Ernestine Papan and a son-in-law, Dale Sanders.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at The Winder First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Haney officiating. Dr. Caldwell will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church and a reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. A private interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Patton was the daughter of the late Sadie Bell Hayes and was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Patton. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and coloring. Her favorite musician was Elvis. She not only loved her family and life, but her two dogs Lovey and Niki.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 1, at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Calvin Gooch will be officiating. The body will lie in state at the residence of Timmy Carter, 1604 Hwy. 60, Hoschton, GA 30548, until 12:30 p.m. Monday, October 1.

A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Walden was the wife of the late Johnny M. Walden, Jr. and the daughter of the late Marshall Garrett Brock and Woodie Belle Wilson Brock. Mrs. Walden was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Doty.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, September 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.